The Practice of Forming an Overall Opinion on the Basis

question 81

Multiple Choice

The practice of forming an overall opinion on the basis of one outstanding characteristic is referred to as _____.

• A) halo effect
• B) cognitive dissonance
• C) placebo effect
• D) ethnocentrism

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Definitions:

Cognitively Limited

Describes a condition or state where an individual's mental capacity is restricted in understanding or processing information.

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of logical reasoning.

Represent Objects

The process of using symbols, words, or other means to depict or stand in for real-world entities or concepts.

Piaget

A Swiss developmental psychologist best known for his theory of cognitive development that describes how children develop logical thinking over time.